As 2023 presidential election is gathering momentum, a political group within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) known as ‘Nigerians ask for Osinbajo’ has commenced aggressive mobilization for the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to become president after his boss, President Muhammadu Buhari.
While speaking with the Democrat News Magazine and other journalists at the Ondo State Secretariat of the group at No 7, Abike Ade Avenue, behind BTO Hall, Ilesha Road, Akure, the spokes person of the group and former Special Adviser to the Governor, Mr. Olakunle Oyegoke said members of the group are properly placed to galvanize support for Professor Yemi Osinbajo across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state.
According to him: “This is one of the recognized group canvassing for Osinbajo within the ruling APC. What we are saying is that Osinbajo is a man of impeccable character and of comprehensive idea on how to lead Nigeria to a glorious destination.
“We have seen his ability in the area of governance and leadership. He was given opportunities to serve at different levels before and he performed very well, if we give him opportunity to lead the country, I am so sure he is going to deliver.
“He is a loyal man to his leader and he has the love of people at heart. We want a president that can drive the development of our country, a president that can stand shoulder level with other presidents around the world and a president who cannot be intimidated by any person. All these qualities are embedded in Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.
Oyegoke also use the medium to call on people of Ondo State to come together to support Osinbajo to enable his implement good ideas he has for Nigeria and its people.
Some of the political leaders present at the meeting include Prince Solagbade Amodenin, Dr. (Mrs.) Yemi Mamud Fasanminu, former Commissioners in Ondo State, and other notable grassroots mobilizers.